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Old 03-05-2013, 08:00 PM   #1
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I finished moving the gas tanks from outside the jacks to the inside like the newer trailers . I got the landing gear motor & switch mounted , just got to finish up the wiring .Click image for larger version

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Old 03-05-2013, 08:45 PM   #2
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Looks good, did you build the tank bracket from scratch? I put the LG motor on the 5er I sold last month. I thought my switch was working correctly but realized the controls were wired backwards. I had to reverse the wires on the center contacts of the switch to make the motor drive correctly and make all the wires colors work out.
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Old 03-05-2013, 09:03 PM   #3
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Looks great. I have the same question as Eddie on your tank bracket. Did you make it from scratch or were you able to order one?

I still need to instal my landing gear motor but no hurry as I might be painting the rig first. I do however plan on mounting my switch under the overhang instead of outside if at all possible.
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Old 03-05-2013, 09:11 PM   #4
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Yes the gas tank bracket was built from scatch . I also cut the old battery holder off that was scabbed on the outside of frame and going to redo it alittle neater for a second battery when no electrical service is available as I use a cpap machine when I sleep .
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Old 03-05-2013, 09:33 PM   #5
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I'm thinking of going with two batteries and only one 30 gal tank. Looks like it would fit inside. I did see one guy who "added" outside tank brackets to his unit.
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Old 03-05-2013, 09:42 PM   #6
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I cut the two 30 lb brackets off because I did'nt like the way they fit , I did'nt like it looking like a LP bomb going down the road and I did'nt need that big of tanks anyway . It looks alot cleaner this way I think .
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Old 03-05-2013, 09:55 PM   #7
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Mine is set up for two 20 lb tanks on the outside. Going with a single 30 lb tank inside would somewhat offset the loss of one of the 20's.
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Old 03-05-2013, 10:01 PM   #8
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On my 2004 with factory shelf the body stuck out too far for the taller tank. It came with a 24 battery box, to install a 27 battery box I had to place wedges under the box and tilt it to get it to fit. I also had to trim off the plastic handle and part of the top cover. The shelf is a much neater arrangement.
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Old 03-05-2013, 10:05 PM   #9
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I also had to cut off the 4" of the downword section of the hitch and added more forword to be able to back under the trailer with the tailgate down and not hit anythink ( maybe alittle more room when turning also ). If you look at the new ones , they're made that way too .
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Old 03-05-2013, 10:10 PM   #10
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The battery holder that I'm going to mount on the outside of the frame will hold 27 battery box when done .
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OOOH I NEED information on the hatch. Brand and size and where did you get it!

BTW: your work looks great
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I also had to cut off the 4" of the downward section of the hitch and added more forward to be able to back under the trailer with the tailgate down and not hit anything ( maybe a little more room when turning also ). If you look at the new ones , they're made that way too .
Wow! Do you have pictures?
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OOOH I NEED information on the hatch. Brand and size and where did you get it!

BTW: your work looks great

Donna I believe it is just a fresh water fill trimmed to fit the switch. Nice re-purpose for about $15.

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Old 03-06-2013, 05:29 PM   #14
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very nice job
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Donna I believe it is just a fresh water fill trimmed to fit the switch. Nice re-purpose for about $15.
Thanks Steve, do you have any idea about the dimensions? Your picture link doesn't go anywhere...
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Thanks Donna ! Steve is correct , it's a fresh water fill hatch . I wanted it lockable and it worked well for what I was wanting .
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Donna , I got it on ebay . They gave the dimensions of the cutout and overall at about $15 .
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THANKS, I'll go on a hunt. Now back to your topic...
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Steve , I'm having trouble getting the pictures of the hitch off the camera but I"ll keep trying
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Thanks, nice job!
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